CTIA Statement on Implementation of the National Suicide Hotline Act of 2018

"As a steadfast supporter of 988, CTIA is proud of its member companies that have stepped up to voluntarily bring georouting capabilities to wireless 988 callers across the nation. The wireless industry supports the FCC and National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's mission and understands the importance of providing georouting data so that the Lifeline can route calls to geographically appropriate crisis centers that correspond with the location of the caller, while also protecting the caller's privacy. Today's action marks another important milestone in our country's efforts to prevent suicide and expand access to vital mental health services, ensuring that those in crisis are connected to local life-saving services and information when it's needed most."